Historic City News readers who own a recreational boat are invited to visit the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp tomorrow between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a free vessel safety check.

The St Augustine Police Department informed Historic City News that they have received three separate complaints from local businesses who have been contacted by a man who fraudulently claims to represent Florida Power and Light Company.

Historic City News was informed by Public Information Officer Matthew Sara, that St Johns County Fire Rescue put a new rescue unit into service last week at Fire Station 14, located at 1255 West King Street in St Augustine.

The Office of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner, Gerald Bailey, announced that tomorrow afternoon, Historic City News will be able to obtain a copy of the 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report for the State of Florida.

At about 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, Historic City News learned that deputies and members of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad had been dispatched to Flagler Hospital to examine a suspicious package.

Today, local Historic City News reporters joined Sheriff David Shoar, local and state officials, current and retired Sheriffs, the family of the late Sheriff Neil J. Perry, and the men and women of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office dedicated the St Johns County Criminal Complex in memory of Sheriff Perry.

Historic City News reporters joined a crowd of well-wishers this morning for the naming ceremony at the Neil J Perry Criminal Justice Complex, including comments for members and friends of the Perry family delivered by men who had known Perry — as a soldier, policeman, deputy, and sheriff; and even one who never knew him; County Commission Chairman Jay Morris.

The continuing investigation into the homicide of 67-year-old Barbara Parchem has taken a turn that has some Historic City News readers questioning why the victim’s daughter, a known probation violator, is walking around free.